Boat/RV Storage

The demand for high-quality, safe storage for boats and RVs is on the rise, and storage-facility design is evolving to meet the need. Here are some considerations for building or expanding a storage center to accommodate high-end vehicles. ...More

Dealpoint Merrill, a subsidiary of The Merrill Group of Cos., a privately held real estate development and property-management firm, has purchased the vacant Baytown Plaza shopping center in Saginaw Township, Mich., including a former Kmart it intends to convert to a ...More

The owners of Merchants Moving and Storage in Hamilton, Mont., are building a new self-storage facility in nearby Victor, Mont. Pam and Gary Nelson have listed their moving business for sale but plan on operating Victor Mini Storage and RV in semi-retirement, according to ...More

Entrepreneurs Alex Rozkin and Vitali Barkouski seized an opportunity to create a self-storage facility surrounded by a million-dollar view—the San Francisco Bay. Read how the Russian immigrants found a prime piece of land for vehicle parking and launched Island Park ...More

IN THIS ISSUE: Building Boat/RV Storage: Get insight on structure type and design for building a new facility or expanding an existing operation. Operating a Facility: Learn how focusing on property amenities and top-notch security will drive demand and create customer ...More

Among the eco-friendly strategies deployed by some self-storage operators to save money, attract customers and reduce their carbon footprint is the addition of solar panels to facility and carport roofing. The development process and revenue potential associated with this ...More

Tucson RV Storage, a self-storage facility specializing in recreational and other large vehicles, has opened for business on a 17-acre parcel in an unincorporated area of Pima County, Ariz., near Tucson. Owner Nick Sheldon believes the facility is the second largest RV ...More

A Big Storage LLC, a self-storage facility in Glenrock, Wyo., recently completed construction and opened for business with 65 storage units and room to grow. Owner Rod Christiansen said early business has been good for the company’s U-Haul moving-truck rentals, and he ...More